Christopher B. Balme & Piermario Vescovo 
Commedia dell’Arte in Context [PDF ebook] 

Yollop by George Barr Mc Cutcheon is a satirical comedy that offers a sharp critique of American politics and social issues. Set in the early 20th century, the novel revolves around a fictional …

The Wheels of Chance: A Bicycling Idyll by H. G. Wells is a charming comedic adventure set in the English countryside. The novel follows the journey of an ordinary man who sets out on a bicycling …

The Intrusion of Jimmy by P. G. Wodehouse is a comedic novel rich with British humor and Wodehouse’s signature wit. The story revolves around an identity switch that leads to a series of romantic …

"Mr. Prohack" by Arnold Bennett is a satirical novel that delves into the life of Arthur Prohack, a middle-class civil servant who unexpectedly inherits a large sum of money. This newfound …

One Woman’s Life" Part fourth, penned by Robert Herrick and published in 1913, delves deeper into the life of Mary Wakefield, the resilient protagonist navigating a changing world at the turn of …

"The Apple Cart: A Political Extravaganza" by George Bernard Shaw is a satirical play set in a fictional future Britain. It centers on the political power struggle between King Magnus and …

The “Way of the World" by William Congreve is a quintessential Restoration comedy that masterfully employs social satire to critique the manners and mores of fashionable society in the early …

"Pamela Pounce" by Agnes Castle and Egerton Castle is a historical romance novel that combines elements of adventure, social intrigue, and personal growth within a rich historical setting. …

The Old Card part II is a novel written by Roland Pertwee in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman, John Brent, who is known for his love of collecting antique playing …

The Old Card part 1 is a novel written by Roland Pertwee in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a wealthy businessman, John Brent, who is known for his love of collecting antique playing …